The Schlumberger Foundation has awarded 143 grants to distinguished women, enabling them to pursue advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading institutions worldwide. Ten women from Ghana are among the recipients selected for the 2025-2026 Fellowship. Their research projects aim to address pressing local and global challenges, including renewable electricity storage, […] The post Schlumberger

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), to take a leading role in the strategic marketing of Ghana’s policies, products, and identity, both at home and on the global market. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry of […] The post  CIMG

KEK Insurance Brokers, a trailblazer in Ghana’s insurance industry, is proudly celebrating 35 years of excellence under the theme: “35 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Our Journey So Far.” The anniversary year commenced on April 11, 2025, with a solemn staff debriefing that honoured the legacy of the company’s Founder, Mr. Kwesi Essel Koomson, on what […] The post KEK Insurance

The Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy/Accelerated Export Development Programmes, Mr. Augustus ‘Goosie’ Tanoh, has urged Ghanaian exporters to be ready to access markets by meeting required standards. Speaking during the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce’s (UKGCC) Forum held at CalBank PLC’s Head Office on ‘Ghana’s Proposed 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Policies’, Mr. Tanoh […] The post Be

…Visits Ghana National Fire Service The Commissioner of the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB)Ghana, Mr. John M.K. Wumborti, has commenced a series of familiarisation visits to key stakeholders in the aviation and safety industry. His first stop was the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), where he engaged with the Chief Fire […] The post Ag.

Global stakeholders in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability are set to converge in Accra for the inaugural International ESG and Sustainability Reporting Summit, taking place from August 27 to 29, 2025. The 3-day event, spearheaded by TSL Sustainability in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, is expected to convene […] The post Accra

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY NOVA Business School Africa is set to open a new campus in Takoradi this year, with a focus on delivering a practical and innovative business education model. In addition to executive education programmes, the institution will emphasise entrepreneurship, start-up growth and industrial development, equipping businesses with the tools to scale and […] The post NOVA

Attorney General Dominic Ayine, in a press briefing on March 24, 2025, labelled accusations of embezzlement and money laundering against the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Mr Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng. Mr Ayine alleged that the former Director-General had diverted and misappropriated millions of dollars belonging to the […] The post Kwabena

“Democracy must fall because it will try to tailor to everyone… the poor will want the wealth of the rich and democracy will give it to them.’’ “Young people will want to be respected as elderly and democracy will give it to them” “Women will want to be like men, and democracy will give it […] The post Random thoughts of a rural

Bliss GVS Pharma has donated anti-malaria drugs valued at GHS100,000 to St. Patrick’s Hospital in Offinso, in the Ashanti region, as part of its efforts to combat malaria in the country. The donation, which includes medications such as Lonart, P-Alaxin and Gsunate, forms part of the firm’s “Act for Africa: Malaria-Free Continent Campaign,” aimed at […] The post Bliss

By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana Reinsurance PLC, the largest reinsurance firm domiciled in the country, will next week host a five-day seminar at the Volta Serine Hotel, Ho for insurance practitioners drawn from all around francophone Africa who represent companies that give the Ghanaian reinsurer business or at least have the potential to do so. The […] The post Ghana Re hosts seminar

“Insights are only powerful when they lead to action.” – Terry Mante You’ve collected customer feedback, watched buying patterns, run a few surveys, and maybe even tried mystery shopping. Great. But now what? Market research isn’t valuable just because it exists—it’s valuable because of what you do with it. Too often, businesses gather data only […] The post Insight

After twelve weeks of immersive and hands-on learning of robotics, coding, website designing and computer programming, a total of 700 students from 38 schools across six regions have successfully completed their training as part of the Telecel Digitech Academy. The Telecel Ghana Foundation initiative, in partnership with Mingo Foundation and Asustem Robotics, runs concurrently alongside […] The post First

By Isaac BOADI(Prof) The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission recently approved steep hikes in electricity and water tariffs, citing rising operational costs and the need for sector sustainability. The review saw an upward adjustment in electricity tariff by 4.22% and water tariff by 1.18%., sparking public outcry over the added strain on households already grappling with […] The post  A

ECOWAS member states have been called upon to renew their commitment to the regional bloc’s founding vision as the organisation marks its 50th anniversary. Addressing media on the sidelines of the special ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting opening in Accra on Monday, Mr. Ampem – who represented Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson – underscored […] The post ECOWAS @ 50! appeared first on The

Ghana’s energy sector has been described as the biggest economic threat currently facing the country. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson cautioned that the sector is grappling with a financial shortfall of approximately US$2billion annually. The shortfall’s magnitude surpasses Ghana’s domestic capital expenditure and must be treated with urgency, he warned. Dr. Forson, speaking during […] The post Editorial:

The Lagos Leadership Summit serves as a transformative platform, committed to equipping young professionals with the critical skills and insights necessary to excel in various leadership roles. The initiative was established by the Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through his Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) as a platform to provide a transformative initiative that places […] The post Peace

commends SML’s efforts calls for revamp of risk-reward framework By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Dr. Eric Boachie Yiadom, a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has argued that the most reliable path to curbing tax revenue leakages lies in the strategic deployment of technology across critical sectors, especially the petroleum and […] The post Technology

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU The nation is haemorrhaging over US$9billion each year due to corruption, tax evasion, smuggling and systemic inefficiencies across critical sectors – a figure that experts say threatens national development and undermines public confidence in government institutions. At a public dialogue on revenue leakages, Professor Isaac Boadi, […] The post US$9bn

A News Desk report The Accra–Kumasi highway, a strategic economic corridor linking the nation’s two most economically significant cities, is drawing renewed concern as deteriorating road conditions compromise commuter safety, disrupt economic activity and pose potential health risks. Despite its status as the country’s most travelled roadway, sections of the highway remain in disrepair – […] The post Travelling